Hype over, I think I'll pass on the 9900

It's really too bad... I waited for a Rogers Plus to open launch day just so I could try to get a deal on the hardware in return for my six years of loyalty. I walked in, expressed my interest in the new phone, and began talking to a sales associate. It came down to the fact that a manager wasn't at the store so I would have to wait because apparently there's a internal website that they can log into to try and wrangle me a better deal. I left with promises of a call back... 2 days later, nada.

Then the reviews started rolling in. I think the nail in the coffin was the 720p video that Kevin just posted: "Take 2". And yes, I know the primary purpose of a smartphone is NOT to shoot video, but it speaks volumes to me in terms of quality control. Also, the fact that Kevin jammed his battery by trying to remove his microSD card didn't impress me either.

I'm still going to stay loyal with my 9700 and Playbook. Hopefully the next gen phones are a bit more polished.

If you're p'd because Rogers haven't given you your parade for your 6 years fine, but the idea that the 9900 lacks polish and has quality control issues is just silly.

Agreed. Also, he had image stabilization on, go watch the first video without image stabilization. IMO both look excellent and serve different purposes.

And you're really going to complain about not being able to take out the sim card with the battery still in it? Is that really something to complain about?

My assessment of the phone is that it is a very polished product with a few flaws. It might be the closest thing we get to a perfect blackberry for a long time (the first QNX phones aren't going to have physical keyboards most likely).

I think the nail in the coffin was the 720p video that Kevin just posted: "Take 2". And yes, I know the primary purpose of a smartphone is NOT to shoot video, but it speaks volumes to me in terms of quality control.

Hello:

I just watched the video and I am lost on why you think there is a quality control issue.

Stay loyal to our 9700? You'd drop it in seconds if they gave you the gold medal and Christmas ham you've been expecting for your "Six years of loyalty"...

If you're p'd because Rogers haven't given you your parade for your 6 years fine, but the idea that the 9900 lacks polish and has quality control issues is just silly.

I don't have huge expectations regarding my loyalty, but at the same time, I'm not going to blindly hand over my money. Secondly, why silly? Everything I learn about any new device I plan to purchase paints a picture of quality (that's the way I roll). Up until this point, the quality of the 9900 isn't amazing.

Originally Posted by imrank128

Agreed. Also, he had image stabilization on, go watch the first video without image stabilization. IMO both look excellent and serve different purposes.

And you're really going to complain about not being able to take out the sim card with the battery still in it? Is that really something to complain about?

My assessment of the phone is that it is a very polished product with a few flaws. It might be the closest thing we get to a perfect blackberry for a long time (the first QNX phones aren't going to have physical keyboards most likely).

I did see the first video, that wobbled too.

And yes, being able to remove the sd card is important, why take a step backwards from previous devices?

Agreed that this is probably the best BB on the market. But I still think I'll wait.

Originally Posted by ibcop

Here we go again......and again. People b i t c h and moan about the release (or lack of). Now it has released and all the nit pickers are going to whine and cry. Jesus H.....

No whining or crying. Just using the forum for its intended purpose. And if I'm going to pay over $400 for a new BB, I expect it to suit my needs in as many ways possible.